Common Name(s): Mineral wax,hard wax structurant,elevated melting point stabiliser
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides rigid wax structure with melting point above ambient temperatures for tropical climate stability, contributes to the wax crystal network that maintains solid product form, and conditions skin with occlusive hydrocarbon film.
Why It's Used: High-melting mineral waxes are essential for colour cosmetics sold in tropical markets โ standard waxes soften at 37โ45ยฐc causing lipstick deformation; high-mp mineral waxes maintain stick integrity to 50โ60ยฐc.
How It Works: High-molecular-weight branched and cyclic hydrocarbons crystallise with high lattice energy providing melting points 70โ90ยฐc. the rigid crystal network resists deformation under thermal stress maintaining product geometry; on application, skin temperature and frictional heat above glass transition temperature allows smooth deposit.
Typically Found In: Lip products,pressed powders,tropical climate formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ozokerite's irregular hydrocarbon composition crystallises as a microcrystalline structure (similar to microcrystalline wax) providing better gloss and tackiness than paraffin โ making it preferred for lip colour formulations where gloss and texture are commercially important.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,ozokerite mineral wax high-mp review